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Opposition Grows Over Proposed 40-Story High Rise in Middle of City’s Black Arts District
An out-of-town developer is trying to build a 40-story high-rise in the middle of Oakland’s Black Movement Arts and Business…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Announces Police Walking Patrols, Other New Safety Measures
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a press conference this week with acting Police Chief Darren Allison and small business leaders…
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Before Chocolate Cities: The New Promised Land
During the late 19th and 20th centuries, at least 88 and as many as 200 Black towns were established throughout…
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PRESS ROOM: Global $80 Million E-Commerce Brand, Sassy Jones, Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Retail Store in Richmond, VA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am thrilled to open our first location where customers near and far can come for a…
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Call to Protect Geoffrey’s Inner Circle from Threatened High-Rise Development
Geoffrey’s, located at 410 14th St., is part of the city’s Black Arts Movement and Business District which was formed…
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More Employers Demanding Employees Return to the Office
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to the Wall Street Journal, employers are losing their patience with empty desks in the office.…
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City Council Moves to OK Establishment of Public Bank for Oakland, East Bay
Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, a longtime supporter of strengthening funding for local small businesses and important public projects, successfully moved…
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